Letcher County Central High School
School Overview
Letcher County Central High School is a public school located in Whitesburg, Kentucky. It is a school in Letcher County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, about 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 846 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 52 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 846 students are attending Letcher County Central High School. By gender, there are 438 and 408 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Letcher County Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 161 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 158 | 82 | 76 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 161 | 83 | 78 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 52 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Letcher County Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 73.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 52 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 52 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 17.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 9.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 423 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,291 Households |
| Population | 18,703 |
| Male | 9,209 |
| Female | 9,705 |
| Child Population | 4,519 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,995 Units |
| Average House Value | $60,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $575 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.40% |
| Average Household Income | $30,984 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.56% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Letcher County Central High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 96 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 272 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Letcher County Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 96 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 91 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 272 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Letcher County
In Letcher County, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.